Bobby Nasution invited to discuss ownership of the island with the Ministry of Home Affairs

Jakarta -Bobby Afif Nasution, Governor of the Northern Sumatra, emphasized that the controversy related to the ownership of islands on the border between Northern Sumatra and Aceh, should be discussed directly with the central government, in this case the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Ministry of Home Affairs). He said the provincial government of Northern Sumatra opened itself if he had to discuss again. According to him, the discussion conducted in the regions will not solve the problem because the decision remains in the hands of the central government. “I was to Aceh from the beginning yesterday, with Aceh Governor. We want to say that we want to discuss for the issue of ownership of the island this morning, Bobby will be said in a written statement in a written statement on Thursday (12/6/2025). Browse to continue with the content” if you want to discuss it. We are open, “he continued. Bobby added that the decision would be the authority of the central government. Bobby also emphasizes his visit to Aceh not to invite cooperation in the management of the island, but to open further discussion space.” To be sure, we do not want to invite cooperation. The cooperation is done if it is clear that the island belongs to the Northern Sumatra Province, “Bobby said.” If that is the case, we will open the option of collaboration with someone, “he continued. As far as the potential of natural resources on the island is concerned, Bobby claims not to possess concrete data. The information, the service does not have it. So, if asked that there is potential, let’s discuss together, “says Bobby. Furthermore, Bobby responded to the island’s issue was a gift for him. Jokowi is, why not just move to solo? This is the Tapteng area, so the price is not for Bobby Nasution, but for the Regent of Tapteng, “Bobby said.” For later the one who will issue a permit for all kinds of Tapteng Regent, “he also continued. Sibolga and Tapteng has stopped.